7 Lynchburg things to be grateful for this Thanksgiving
EDITORIAL | It’s Thanksgiving Day and across our little pork chop-shaped county and people are gathered to celebrate with family, friends, and loved ones. As such, I thought I’d take…
April 21, 2025
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Raiderettes play full-throttle offense, staunch defense in Hall of Fame tourney on Saturday
LOCAL SPORTS | The MCHS Raiderettes kicked off their regular season on Saturday with wins over Portland and Page in the Hall of Fame Tournament.
Local preacher pleads guilty to rape charge
LOCAL NEWS | Church of Christ preacher, Forrest Bryan, pled guilty to rape, sexual exploitation of a vulnerable adult, and patronizing prostitution on Friday in Moore County Circuit Court.
Solar farm moves forward with $650,000 energy siting agreement
LOCAL NEWS | On Monday, the Metro Council voted unanimously to approve a nearly quarter million dollar energy siting agreement with Silicon Ranch. It paves the way for one of the largest solar farms in Tennessee to be build along Highway 55 near Motlow State.
Native creates The Lynchburg Nickname Project
Nicknames are as southern as gravy and biscuits, and one native recently compiled a list of you’re-so-Lynchburg ones as a passion project.
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QUACK, QUACK: Local event turns rubber ducks into vital support for Moore County kids
LOCAL EVENTS | The annual Lucky Duck Race happens on Saturday, April 26 and organizer say they need to sell a few more ducks to reach their fundraising goals. The program provides school backpacks for local students each fall.
Motlow hosts Trauma Conference on May 15
LOCAL NEWS | On May 17, Motlow State will host their second annual McSwain Trauma Education Project conference for local professionals and students.
MUD looking to replace water meters, again, to address water loss
PUBLIC MEETINGS | On Tuesday, the Metro Utility Department took the next step to replace local water meters in move intended to reduce local water loss.
Vote for Tims Ford in My TN State Park fundraiser
LOCAL OUTDOOR NEWS | Tims Ford State Park is an area gem enjoyed by locals and visitors alike. You can vote for them as your favorite state park (as raise a little money too) through the end of April.
HOMETOWN BUCKET LIST: 5 Things To Do In and Around Lynchburg This Weekend
Mule Days in Columbia, the Tennessee Tulip Festival in Eagleville, and the Piping on the Green Festival in Tullahoma are just some of the cool events happening in southern, middle Tennessee this weekend.
Locals help launch new baseball league for special needs kids
LOCAL SPORTS | A new league seeks to help special needs kids play America’s pastime. Two locals are doing their part to make it happen.
HOMETOWN BUCKET LIST: 5 Things To Do In and Around Lynchburg This Weekend
From a local food truck to a lantern-guided hike to live music at a nearby winery, there’s lots to do in and around Lynchburg this weekend.
THE LAWN SESSIONS: Lynchburg gets new concert series happening at the distillery
EVENT NEWS | A Nashville-based rock and soul band, an American Idol finalist from Winchester, and Lynchburg’s own The Huffer Brothers will headline the first-ever The Lawn Sessions concert series on May 9 on the campus of Jack Daniel’s Distillery.
Two MCHS students attend TSBA student congress
LOCAL NEWS | Students deserve a voice in the education system. Two MCHS students recently attended a student congress in Nashville to express their view on topics that affect public education.
Distillery announces new Jack & Coke flavors
WHISKEY INDUSTRY NEWS | A sweet hint of vanilla, the fruity taste of cherry, or the iconic mixture of Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Whiskey and Coca-Cola – you can now get Jack & Coke in three distinct flavors in one convenient pack.